Best PC Build: Mini-ITX Build Under $1,000

[rpger9756]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dKCZf8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dKCZf8/by_merchant/

1080p Powerhouse w/ future-proof scalability. Your projector has never been so happy!

CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone AR06 40.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($90.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone RVZ02B HTPC Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Silverstone 450W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $978.91

 

[legolass]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9S 46.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($58.01 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Suppressor F1 Mini ITX Desktop Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $938.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-30 00:08 EDT-0400

 

[Finstar]

Lightbringer

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer 120 74.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($50.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card ($239.99)
Case: Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Tower Case ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Base Total: $957.42
Shipping: $29.27
Total: $986.69

 

[sadams04]

That'll Do Pig

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($284.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza Z Mini ITX Tower Case ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($81.62 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG CU20N Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($77.05 @ Amazon)
Other: Slimline SATA to SATA power adapter ($7.39)
Total: $995.31

 

[GraySilencer]

Blazer

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ACX 3.0 Video Card ($429.99)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Base Total: $986.92
Shipping: $7.98
Total: $992.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-02 20:54 EDT-0400

 

[Chris_282]

"No Clock For You!"

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/P46cqk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/P46cqk/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston Predator 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($143.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $910.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-13 12:58 EDT-0400

 

[bloodroses]

"DIY"

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($240.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Mini Video Card ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC HTPC-Cube-Bk Mini ITX Tower Case ($45.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $996.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-09 13:10 EDT-0400

 

[Jsimenhoff]

"DIY"

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($240.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Mini Video Card ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC HTPC-Cube-Bk Mini ITX Tower Case ($45.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $996.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-09 13:10 EDT-0400

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